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Noun
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The operator of the e-scooter was arrested on suspicion of operating a bicycle under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs and DUI causing bodily injury, after officers conducted several field sobriety tests, police said.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
11 Mar. 2026 -
Astronomers studying the interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS have discovered the comet is unusually rich in alcohol — a chemical clue that could reveal how planets and icy bodies form around other stars.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Horror movies pair best with a strong drink and a brass band.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
11 Mar. 2026
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Mother Tucker’s Tavern Mother Tucker’s Tavern serves strong drinks, friendly bartenders, classic pub grub, and a come-as-you-are vibe.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Jan. 2026
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Two Detroit residents face murder charges in connection with a fatal stabbing at a liquor store, the Wayne County Prosecutor's office said.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Misusing liquor and alcohol-based cleaning products is another concern for adults, especially in cases involving self-harm attempts or substance abuse.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Scheffler was thoroughly amused and looked to be in good spirits heading into Sunday.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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The displays are meant to echo the rugged mountain paths of Ethiopia, Mexico, and Perú, places where children rise before dawn, walk miles to do their chores, and return home with soles bruised and spirits tested.—
Abraham Nudelstejer,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Cate Blanchett, ‘Blue Jasmine’ (2014) Blanchett delivers an enjoyably tragicomic turn in Woody Allen's dramedy as a booze-swilling, Xanax-popping hot mess.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission and Boston Licensing Board have also committed to working with Boston Police, bars and package stores to prevent underage booze sales this weekend, the letter states.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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There’s only one town, San Pedro, with colorful waterfront restaurants and breezy beach bars perfect for sunset rum punches.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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The cocktails lean toward the tropics, with painkillers, frozen piña coladas, and creative rum concoctions like the High Tai’d, a creamy blend of rum, pistachio, and yuzu curaçao.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Despite the divine assistance of stimulants and hallucinogens, looking for paradise in the middle of a desert party is a hopeless path.—
Álex Maroño Porto,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2026
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With a nicotine pouch, placed between the lip and gums, the stimulant gets absorbed through the tissues in the mouth and can reach the brain within seconds.—
Erica Sweeney,
EverydayHealth.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Followers like Amresh Chawla say they are drawn to the group’s tenets of vegetarianism and strict moral code, specifically the mandate to shun intoxicants.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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In California, weed is more than a business, more than merely a recreational intoxicant that was finally turned into a legal industry in 2016.—
Scott Eden,
Rolling Stone,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Dutch courage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Dutch%20courage. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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